Eating problems and cancer

Booklet
Published: 31 Aug 2020
Next review: 31 Aug 2023
Edition: 4

This booklet talks about some common eating problems and why they might happen. It also suggests some practical ways to manage them.

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Published: 31 Aug 2020
Next review: 31 Aug 2023
Edition: 4

This booklet talks about some common eating problems and why they might happen. It also suggests some practical ways to manage them.

About this booklet

Many people have eating problems during and after cancer treatment. This can be related to the cancer or to the side effects of cancer treatments. This booklet talks about some common eating problems and why they might happen. It also suggests some practical ways to manage them. There is also information for carers, family members and friends.

 

Visit our online information about eating problems and cancer.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

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